Colleagues and managers are best placed to be the first to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health issues in their co-workers, provided they are properly trained in Mental Health First Aid. MHFA trained employees will help equip your organization to:

Recognize and understand the symptoms of mental health problems, including those related to substance abuse;

Provide help to prevent the mental health problem from developing into a more serious state;

Promote the recovery of good mental health by accommodating employees in distress or recovering from a crisis;

and increase productivity, reduce absenteeism and overall pressure on managers, supervisors and leaders.

Evidence has shown that individuals who complete the 12-hour basic course have:

Significantly greater recognition of the most common mental health illnesses and problems

Decreased social distance from people with mental health illnesses or problems

Increased confidence in helping others.

Individuals from every sector have participated in our MHFA course, for example:

Lindsay, Saskatoon Disaster Services, Saskatoon "As we break down the stigma surrounding mental health, we also have to open the doors for MHFA as an option for those that are struggling to seek help. This course is a great place to gain tools and knowledge to help others who are struggling".

Jessica from Alliance Energy, Saskatoon "This is very applicable to the workplace. I would say just as applicable as regular First Aid which is mandatory at our organization”.

And Larry from the Service & Hospitality Safety Association of Saskatchewan “This was a much-needed training for me personally and I wish to see it continue for years to come”.

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